Bible Study Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” -Proverbs 3:5-6

Shift the weight of your life from your understanding to God. Rely on God’s wisdom over your own.

• “Trust in the Lord…”
• Trust = Depending on God
  • The difference between: Believing God exists vs Believing God can be trusted

Prayer Point: “God, I choose Your way even when I don’t understand.”

• “…with ALL your heart”
• God is asking for complete trust, not partial trust

• Many people trust God with
  • Church
  • Emergencies
  • When it feels safe
• But hold onto:
  • Finances 
  • Relationships
  • Control
• Wholehearted trust.

• “Lean NOT on your own understanding”
• God is saying: Stop using your own understanding as your support system and trust me.
  • Your view = snapshot 📸
  • God’s view = entire movie 🎬

• “In ALL your ways acknowledge Him”
  • Invite God into every decision

• “He will make your paths straight”
  • Straight paths don’t mean no problems. It means less confusion and fewer self-created detours.
  • God directs the path of the surrendered heart.